Table 2 Correlations of ghrelin, adiponectin and leptin with body mass index in all observed groups (r and p values are presented)
Parameter/correlation coefficient r (p-value) | Control group of children and adolescents | Obese patients with hypertension | Patients with mildly elevated lipids | Normal-weight patients with hypertension |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ghrelin (pg/ml) | −0.356 (0.058) | − 0.433 (< 0.001) | −0.577 (< 0.001) | − 0.4756 (< 0.001) |
Adiponectin (ng/ml) | −0.179 (0.353) | − 0.467 (< 0.001) | −0.568 (< 0.001) | − 0.508 (< 0.001) |
Leptin (pg/ml) | 0.478 (0.009) | 0.463 (< 0.001) | 0.685 (< 0.001) | 0.371 (< 0.001) |